{"id":26318,"date":"2026-02-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/?p=26318"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:30:53","slug":"award-winning-hackstons-delivers-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/award-winning-hackstons-delivers-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Award-Winning Hackstons Delivers Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Last-Minute Luxury Gifts for Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ecp.yusercontent.com\/mail?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.roxhillmedia.com%2Fproduction%2Femail%2Fattachment%2F1790001_1800000%2F0491d697a3dfb45c58db689b19d668a0f5ae3c39.jpeg&amp;t=1770977395&amp;ymreqid=3d403465-cd67-d99a-1ca0-790001018300&amp;sig=YxALbYRJISk.mGhOADXnZA--~D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1017\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Award wining Hackstons is marking Valentine\u2019s Day with a curated selection of last-minute luxury gifts designed to elevate the most romantic night of the year.\u00a0Renowned for transforming premium drinks retail and tangible asset ownership, Hackstons is proving that exceptional service and indulgence go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>With Valentine\u2019s Day just around the corner, the Knightsbridge flagship has become a destination for those seeking meaningful, luxurious gifts, whether for a romantic dinner, a quiet night in, or the ultimate act of self-love.<\/p>\n<p>Following its recent triumph at the prestigious Drinks Retailing Awards, Hackstons\u2019 February Pick of the Month highlights five exceptional bottles selected by in-house expert Guillaume Ragot.\u00a0Chosen for elegance, atmosphere, and emotional impact, the collection spans celebratory sparkling wine, contemplative sippers, and unforgettable after-dinner pours, each designed to let the occasion linger a little longer.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights from the Valentine\u2019s selection include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Ros\u00e9 2011 (\u00a3250)<br \/>\nA rare Valentine\u2019s showstopper from the very top of Taittinger\u2019s portfolio, offering wild strawberry, blood orange and rose petals wrapped in silky mousse. A bottle for moments that truly matter.<\/li>\n<li>Nyetimber 1086 Ros\u00e9 2013 (\u00a3170)<br \/>\nEnglish sparkling wine at its absolute pinnacle, confidently standing shoulder to shoulder with the world\u2019s finest prestige Champagnes. Expressive, elegant, and perfect for marking a special moment.<\/li>\n<li>Seventy One Gin (\u00a3165)<br \/>\nDesigned for the night. Perfume-like and floral, featuring the rare Queen of the Night flower and aged in three different casks. Ideal over ice or in its signature Golden Martini as conversation lingers.<\/li>\n<li>Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Yquem 1997 (\u00a3445)<br \/>\nDecadence, distilled. A legendary sweet wine layered with honey, exotic fruit and warm spice, lifted by remarkable freshness. Best savoured slowly as the final flourish to an unforgettable evening.<\/li>\n<li>Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt Whisky (\u00a3125)<br \/>\nSoft, floral and quietly charming, with notes of orchard fruit, honeyed malt and gentle spice &#8211; an approachable yet elegant Valentine\u2019s dram.<\/li>\n<li>This Valentine\u2019s curation reflects the same philosophy that earned Hackstons its industry acclaim, uncompromising quality, expert guidance, and an experience that goes far beyond the bottle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Hackstons spokesperson said:\u201cOur Valentine\u2019s selection is all about atmosphere. Each bottle was chosen to elevate the moment, whether that\u2019s a celebratory start, a lingering conversation, or the perfect final pour of the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Newcomer of the Year award was presented at a gala ceremony on 3 February 2026 at The Dorchester, attended by leading figures from across the drinks, luxury, and retail industries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hackstons.com\/\">For more information about Hackstons, its Knightsbridge flagship store, or to explore the Valentine\u2019s Day selection, visit <span class=\"yiv2910167017Apple-converted-space\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last-Minute Luxury Gifts for Valentine\u2019s Day. 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